Jessa Jaguar LLC

Your makeup should never ask you to become someone else.

The best makeup doesn't erase your features.

It doesn't make your skin look lighter.
It doesn't hide your identity.
It doesn't force you into someone else's idea of what's beautiful.

It starts with listening.

Whether you're a Black bride looking for someone who truly understands deeper skin tones, an LGBTQ+ client searching for an affirming makeup artist, someone with sensitive skin, or simply someone who wants to feel like yourself on your wedding day, your experience matters just as much as the final look.

My goal is never to create the same face on every client.

It's to create makeup that feels authentic to you—enhancing your features, respecting your skin tone, and helping you feel confident in front of the camera and in the mirror.

I'm a Tampa Bay makeup artist serving St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, and the surrounding area, specializing in inclusive wedding makeup, gender-affirming makeup, makeup for deeper skin tones, and luxury makeup for every skin tone, identity, and occasion.

Because the right makeup artist doesn't change who you are.

They help you recognize yourself.

What's one thing you wish every makeup artist understood before you ever sat in their chair? 👇🏽

Unpopular opinion: The best makeup doesn't make you look different. It makes you look more like yourself.

Not everyone wants natural glam. Not everyone wants a full beat. And nobody should feel pressured into either.

"More like yourself" means whatever you want it to mean 💜

One of the most common questions I get from clients has nothing to do with makeup. It's usually:

"Do you know of any LGBTQ+ groups or places where I can meet people?"

Community can be just as important as confidence. So I put together a list of LGBTQ+ (trans-friendly) organizations, support groups, and community resources throughout Tampa Bay that I often share.

Whether you're new to the area, exploring your identity, transitioning, or simply looking to connect with other LGBTQ+ people, I hope this helps 💜

Read the full guide here:
https://jessajaguar.com/lgbtq-community-resources-in-tampa-bay/

If you know of a great local LGBTQ+ resource that should be added, feel free to share it in the comments!